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David Porter, King of Sydney Harbour in the 1970s
by Frank Quealey
During one of the greatest eras in the 134-year history of the 18ft Skiff class
Posted on 21 Sep
The Kitchen Maker 18ft Skiff Racing
by Frank Quealey
Long-time sponsor ready for the 2025-26 season
Posted on 14 Sep
The Vaikobi 18ft Skiff Team 2025
by Frank Quealey
One of the young teams expected to be amongst the leading group this season
Posted on 7 Sep
The Sixt 18ft Skiff Team 2025
by Frank Quealey
Young team hoping for a more settled start to the 2025-26 season
Posted on 30 Aug
How the Australian 18 Footers League began
by Frank Quealey
The evolution of Australia's leading 18 footer club
Posted on 13 Aug
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KB with the 1978-79 season crew
KB and Captain Morgan in light air at the 1974 World Championship in Auckland
Porter Marine, moments before the capsize which broke f'ard hand John Levee's leg
David Porter, 1970s King of Sydney Harbour
KB leads Color 7 during the 1978 World Championshiup sail-off on the Brisbane River
Iconic image, KB and the Sydney Harbour hydofoil
Porter's Interdominion champion Aussie 12ft skiff
Aussie, David Porter's first 18
Familiar sight of KB skiff with the gold spinnaker and red KB logo
Porter's final 18, 9 Sports in 1979-80
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